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3236 Merida Avenue 2, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Active
Listed 164 days ago
Owner-Occupant Eligible
$499,000

About $2,120 a month to live here, after the rent from the other home.

Duplex1,728 sqft4 beds2 bathsListed Jun 1, 2026

A duplex. Live in one home and rent out the other. How it works

Live here for about

$2,120a month

The other home rents for $1,572. We hold back $283 of that for repairs and an empty month, and the rest goes toward a $3,409 monthly payment.

Income to qualify: about $81,000 a year

With how much down?

At 20% down ($99,800) and 5.6%, 30-year fixed. Your rate and down payment change this.

Get rich slow: keep this loan ten years and the payments pay off about $69,000 of it. See the ten-year math

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How we work this out

The cost to live here is the loan payment, taxes, insurance and any dues, less the rent, with a little held back for repairs and an empty month. Income to qualify uses a 43% debt-to-income limit, counts 75% of the rent, and none of your other debts.

$17,465 minimum down payment. The cost above is at 20% down, and at the minimum it is higher. Set your own

ABOUT THIS HOME

GREAT LOCATION!! Adorable duplex just blocks from TCU! This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath duplex offers comfortable living with a spacious living room, dedicated dining area, and a well-equipped kitchen featuring abundant cabinet space and a pantry. New roof and air conditioner is 5 years old. Vinyl flooring flows throughout the main living areas, while the bedrooms offer cozy carpeting. Each unit has 2 bedroom 1 bath and a 2 car driveway. Enjoy the convenience of an included washer and dryer, a private 2-car driveway with off-street parking, and access to a fenced shared backyard. One side of the duplex has been updated with newer flooring and countertops, adding modern appeal. Located near excellent schools, shopping, dining, and local amenities, this property is ideal for investors or owner occupant seeking a great location close to TCU.

Duplex

Property Type

6,360 sqft

Lot Size

1985

Year Built

Listing Date: 06/01/2026

Listed by: Lisa Bradberry

Listing office: League Real Estate

Source: NTREIS #21310918

Series Homes is committed to full compliance with the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

CHOOSE YOUR UNIT

Tap the one you would live in. The rest pay rent, and that rent comes off your monthly cost.

If someone lives in the unit you want, or a lease comes with the home, ask how moving in works on this one.

CHECK OUR MATHEvery line of the monthly cost is in here. Change the price or the down payment and watch it move.

OFFER PRICE

Change your offer and watch the monthly cost move.

Purchase Price

-15%
$499,000

List Price

+15%

FINANCIALS

How much do you want to put down?

Purchase price$499,000
Your Down Payment$99,800
Financed$399,200
Estimated Monthly Payment$3,409

Before rent: principal and interest at 5.6% on a 30-year fixed loan, taxes, insurance and any HOA dues. Your rate and down payment change this.

MONTHLY BREAKDOWN

Estimate at 20% down ($99,800) and 5.6%, 30-year fixed. Your rate and down payment change this.

Estimated Monthly Payment (Before Rental Income)
$3,409/month
Principal + Interest
$2,292
Property Taxes
$791
Home Insurance
$326
Rental Income (1 Unit)
$1,572/month

From the listing description.

Rental Expenses
-$283
Cost to live here
$2,120/month

Payment estimates shown by Series are illustrative only. Final loan terms, monthly payments, and eligibility will be determined by your mortgage loan originator.

BEFORE YOU OFFER

Now run it on your paycheck.

This page is priced at one down payment and one rate. Send the address and we run it at yours: what you would pay each month after rent, and which loan works on this home.

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MLS# 21310918 · Listing office: League Real Estate

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